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The Cappies is a writing and awards program that trains high school theatre and journalism students to be expert writers, critical thinkers, and leaders. Student critics vie to be published in local media outlets by attending productions at other schools and writing critical reviews.

THROUGH THE CAPPIES

Theatre and journalism students are trained as critics and attend each others shows. Cappies students discuss and learn about theatre production. Throughout the year, newspapers publish the reviews with the students' bylines. At the end of the year, Cappies student critics decide who among their peer performers and technicians should be recognized for awards at the end of the season with glamour and excitement.

HOW IT ALL WORKS

Each participating school selects a show to be attended, and also forms a team of 3 to 9 student critics and 2 adult volunteers in the fall. Shows may have between 20 and 90 critics in attendance. Critic teams and mentors gather in a private discussion room to perform pre, mid, and post show discussions. The technical and performance aspects of the show are discussed with provided documentation from the host school.

After each show, with adult oversight, the mentors and program director select the best written reviews to be sent to local press outlets. All the reviews are also sent back to the performing school.

At the end of the season, a Tonys-like celebration occurs, where all nominated shows perform a cutting or the critics' choice song, and the final Cappies awards are presented with a trophy by regional critics and peers.

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Best written reviews for “Claudio Quest” performed by McLean High School in McLean, Virginia. Reviewed on February 11, 2023.

McLean High School in McLean, Virginia, presented “Claudio Quest” to the Cappies Critics on February 11, 2023. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for “Airness High School Edition ” performed by McLean High School in McLean, Virginia. Reviewed on January 29, 2022.

McLean High School in McLean, Virginia, presented, “Airness High School Edition“ to the Cappies Critics on January 29, 2202. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for “Vocal Work” performed by McLean High School in McLean, Virginia. Reviewed on May 8, 2021.

McLean High School in McLean, Virginia, presented, “Vocal Work” to the Cappies Critics on May 8, 2021. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Lord of the Flies, McLean High School, McLean, Virginia, February 2, 2019

Best Written Reviews for Lord of the Flies performed at McLean High School in McLean, Virginia. Reviewed on February 2, 2019.
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9 to 5 the Musical, McLean High School, McLean, Virginia, April 28, 2018

Best Written Reviews for 9 to 5 the Musical performed at McLean High School in McLean, Virginia. Reviewed on April 28, 2018.
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The Children's Hour - McLean High School - McLean, Virginia - February 18, 2017

Best Written Reviews for The Children's Hour performed at McLean High School in McLean, Virginia. Reviewed on February 18, 2017.
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